Arkansans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in November benefits should the federal government shutdown continue into next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an apparent end point
November is the busiest time of year at Arkansas Foodbank, and the federal government shutdown threatens to create additional need for the nonprofit’s services from the state’s SNAP recipients and federal employees
Arkansas’ higher education institutions and the state’s education department have not been immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but officials said they’re preparing to make adjustments as needed
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday gave state agencies instructions on preparations ahead of a looming shutdown by the federal government
Democratic and Republican lawmakers remained far apart Monday with just over 24 hours until a federal government shutdown begins, after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders meant to spur negotiations
